NYSTCE NYSTCE Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (221/222/245) 2

Question 1

Which learning theory is associated with the idea that students construct knowledge through experience and reflection?

Accepted Answer

Constructivism

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Behaviorism

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Direct instruction

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Nativism

Question 2

A teacher in a New York City elementary school is planning a social studies unit on local community helpers. Which approach best connects content to students' lived experiences?

Accepted Answer

Inviting local community members into the classroom as guest speakers

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Reading a textbook chapter about community helpers in another state

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Showing a video about community helpers in rural areas

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Having students memorize a list of community job titles

Question 3

Which developmental stage described by Piaget is characterized by logical thinking about concrete objects and events?

Accepted Answer

Concrete operational

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Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Formal operational

Question 4

A teacher notices a student is struggling with reading but is excelling in art. According to Howard Gardner's theory, which intelligence is the student demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Spatial-visual

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Linguistic-verbal

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Logical-mathematical

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Bodily-kinesthetic

Question 5

Under IDEA, what does 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) mean for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Students should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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Students must be placed only in self-contained special education classrooms

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Students with disabilities cannot participate in standardized testing

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Teachers are not required to modify instruction for students with IEPs

Question 6

Which type of assessment asks students to demonstrate skills through real-world tasks such as projects, portfolios, or performances?

Accepted Answer

Authentic assessment

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Multiple-choice assessment

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Norm-referenced assessment

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Criterion-referenced assessment